Lead Twos Teacher

Principal Responsibilities:Riverdale Y is a community and cultural center located in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx. We provide educational, recreational, cultural, and wellness programming for children and adults of all ages. The Riverdale Y is rooted in universal values where diversity is celebrated and all are welcome to participate, engage, and connect. We are a sanctuary to think, learn, and grow, an open door to creativity, fitness, and fun, and a catalyst for change and transformation.Riverdale Y is seeking to hire individuals who are enthusiastic about tackling challenges with creativity and ambition. Our organization provides a diverse range of career opportunities, spanning education, social services, facilities management, senior care, accounting, marketing, and much more.We'd be honored for you to make your career here!SCOPEThe Lead Twos Teacher will be part of the Early Childhood Center team that includes six classrooms and 18 teachers. This position is responsible full time education and care of 12 two-year olds, including planning of developmentally appropriate curriculum, classroom management, family support and Jewish holiday and Shabbat programming. The Lead Twos Teacher will report to the Early Childhood Center Director. This is a full-time, in-person position in Riverdale.This role works closely with the Assistant Teachers, Operations Manager and Early Childhood Center Director to create a warm, loving and creative first school experience that nurtures families and readies children for our 3K program.WHAT YOU WILL DOPlan age appropriate curriculum across the domains including language, math, science, gross and fine motor development, artistic expression and social and emotional developmentCreate Jewish holiday and Shabbat experiencesAssess development to prepare for Parent/Teacher Conferences bi-annually and IFSP and turning three CPSE meetingsSupport children with special needs and collaborate with Early Intervention professionals such as Special Instructors, Speech and Language Pathologists and Occupational and Physical TherapistsMinimum Qualifications:WHAT YOU WILL BRING (Qualifications)Must-Haves:? Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or study plan eligible pursuing Master's Degree or Bachelor's in a DOH-designated related field? NYS Teaching Certification Birth-Grade 2 (or study plan eligible)? Prior lead-teacher experience in a progressive Twos classroom strongly preferred? Ability to build warm relationships with children and families? Strong communication, collaboration, and reflective teaching skillsNice-to-Haves: Passion for music, movement, arts, gardening, cooking or other interests to share with childrenSALARY & COMPENSATIONRiverdale Y offers employees medical & dental insurance, flexible spending, commuter benefits and pension plan as well as an optional 403(b) retirement benefit. Riverdale Y also offers employees a complimentary family membership, discounted childcare and afterschool programming, in addition to discounts in areas of sports, performing arts, dance, aquatics and summer camp.Schedule:Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-3:30 PMSalary: $45,000-$50,000 with benefits including membership at the Riverdale YM-YWHAPlease submit resume and cover letter to: careers@riverdaley.orgRiverdale Y provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.Salary:$45,000 - $55,000Agency Information:Our Mission:Riverdale Y enriches lives by cultivating universally-shared values central to Jewish life, through educational, cultural, wellness, and service programs for all.Our Values:We build and strengthen community.We create a space of belonging, where everyone feels respected and appreciated for who they are.We have a responsibility to care for one another, in our local community and in our world.We nurture our minds, bodies and souls.